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American Psychiatric Association vs. American Psychological Association
It is important to distinguish between the American Psychiatric Association and the American Psychological Association, as both are commonly abbreviated as APA. The American Psychiatric Association is the organization responsible for publishing the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).
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A clinical psychologist in New York diagnoses a patient and needs to communicate this diagnosis to a new psychiatrist in California to ensure continuity of care. Simultaneously, a researcher is conducting a multi-site study on the same disorder and needs to ensure all participants meet the same criteria. What is the most critical function of the diagnostic manual used for mental disorders in the United States in this context?
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